Perceptions concerning hip resurfacing from attendees at the Second Annual U.S. Comprehensive Course on Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty

Bull NYU Hosp Jt Dis. 2009;67(2):102-7.

Abstract

Resurfacing hip arthroplasty represents a new, alternative technology to standard total hip arthroplasty. We examined the perceptions about resurfacing after the Second Annual United States Comprehensive Course on Total Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty, which was a multi-company sponsored educational event to advance general knowledge, basic science, and surgical skills relevant to this field. The course led to a substantial increase in knowledge concerning resurfacing as evaluated from pre- and post-tests. The perceptions concerning indications, patient selection, and beliefs of the course attendees are reported.

MeSH terms

  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip* / education
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip* / methods
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Clinical Competence
  • Education, Medical, Continuing*
  • Educational Measurement
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Patient Selection
  • Perception*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires